Rabat – Patrice Motsepe, President of the Confederation of African Football, has announced a 33% increase in annual financial support for the continent’s 54 member associations.
Under the updated allocation, each national federation will now receive $700,000 annually, a move designed to strengthen financial stability and drive sustainable football development across Africa.
According to an official statement by CAF, the funding boost reflects a concerted effort by President Motsepe and the Executive Committee to inject fresh capital into national associations.
The additional resources are intended to empower local federations to upgrade infrastructure, invest in football development, and elevate administrative and technical standards across the region.
The financial boost also extends to CAF’s zonal unions.
Under the new package, annual funding for these regional bodies will rise by 20%, increasing from $750,000 to $900,000 to further support regional competitions and grassroots initiatives.
This latest adjustment continues a steep upward trajectory in CAF’s financial commitments since 2021.
Over the past five years, annual grants to member federations have escalated from $200,000 to $400,000, then to $525,000, reaching the current $700,000 mark. This represents an overall increase of 250%.
According to CAF, these supplementary funds aim to drive youth academy programs, expand women’s football, and elevate administrative governance.
The governing body stressed that the ultimate goal is establishing sustainable projects that generate expanded opportunities for players, coaches, referees, and football stakeholders throughout the continent.
With this funding increase, CAF aims to strengthen member associations and help them become financially independent, raising the standard of football across Africa.
